50 pounds gone

[Yoly1001]

As of this morning I have lost a total of 50 pounds. I almost can't believe it. I started at 240 and now I am at 190. I was in a 22 or 20 when I started and now I am in a 14.

I am so grateful to all of the wonderful people I have met on this board that have helped me along the way, honestly I would not have made it without each and everyone of you cheering me on every step of the way. Thank you.

You know when I started I was almost 99% sure that this would not work for me, I just had to try something, I was so miserable. I hated myself, I was depressed and I took it out on all of those around me that I loved. I put the goal in my siggy and laughed, knowing without a shadow of a doubt that it was impossible for me. Then I started losing, and losing, and losing some more. I have now lost 50 pounds and I am about half way to my goal. I'ld like to be 140, just because I want to see what it's like but I may be just as happy at 165 or 150.

Today I am certain that I will make it, and not only make it but stay there. I have cheated only once during these last 9 months and I felt so miserable afterwards that I knew I would never do it again. I have learned so much during this process, not only about my eating habits but myself as a person too. It has been an uphill battle for me to lose these pounds, most of you know that I have fought tooth and nail for each and every one. I am now an excercise fanatic, I never thought this would be possible in a million years, I am such an active person now, full of energy and happyness.

When I came here I used to read about people who had lost 50 pounds, I would think; wow, look at them that's great. They would inspire me, motivate me, and encourage me, but I never thought that I would be one of them, well here I am. It has been an uphill battle but I love it, I wouldn't trade this learning experience for anything in the world. I am so grateful.

Alright, I just wanted to share some of my success, got to go workout now.

[Every1LuvzAngie]

Congrats hun!! its people like you that give me the motivation to keep up with this WOE

[Honeysickle]

I have been watching your progress. You are an inspiration to this board. You look beautiful and you should be very proud of yourself! Way to go!

[brenda615]

Awesome job girl!!

[Yoly1001]

My goodness, you guys are making me tear up. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much that means to me. I also appreciate the added responsibility, if I am inspiring or motivating people then that means that I can't let them down, which means I have to push harder, so you guys are really doing ME a favor.

[Elizellen]

Woohoo for you Yoly

Halfway to goal already

[Squeaker]

Your'e a wonderful example to all of us well done

[Barbde]

Yoly!!! You are doing so great girlie!! You truly are inspirational to us!

[soliwit]

You big loser you !!!

[Momtofour]

I felt just like you when starting this WOE. I thought I would get "less fat" , but I didn't see myself actually succeeding to this extent.

Way to go Yoly!